About Us

Kaweah Delta has been meeting the health needs of Tulare County for nearly
55 years. As the current largest hospital in the county, we bring together
a team of over 4,000 medical and health professionals and have eight campuses
spread out across the area. We are also proud to be the only local hospital
for Visalia, providing the personalized care local patients need. Ready
to learn more about Kaweah Delta and the impact we are having on the community's health?

Our Locations

Kaweah Delta Health Care District has locations that stretch across Tulare
County, providing comprehensive and accessible health services to patients
throughout the community. From physical therapy specialists to hospice
to our sleep disorders center to our health clinics, you can come to any
of our locations nearest you for the quality care and treatment you need.
Ready to learn more? Visit our locations page today.

Foundation

Established in 1979, the Kaweah Delta Hospital Foundation addresses the
health needs of our community by supporting Kaweah Delta Health Care District.
The funds raised by the Foundation help provide equipment, new facilities,
and much more to ensure Tulare County has access to superior quality health
services and top of the line facilities. Find how you can get connected
with the Foundation!

Contact Us

With locations across Tulare County, Kaweah Delta Health Care District
is ready to serve your health needs. We are dedicated members of our community
and remain passionate about improving health care quality and accessibility
for our region. We have received outstanding recognition over the years
for our comprehensive health services. Partner with us for your health
today! Get in touch now for more information.

Kaweah Delta Hospice

Kaweah Delta Hospice

Not All Hospices Are the Same. Ask for Us by Name.

In 1990, only
5 percent of hospices were for-profit. Today, for-profits dominate the field, representing
63 percent of all hospices.

The difference matters. A study published by JAMA Internal Medicine, quoted in
The New York Times, concludes that enrolling with a nonprofit may lower the risk of being
discharged from hospice three weeks before death. A recent Yale University
Study and a
Washington Post analysis found that
patients in nonprofit programs were twice as likely to receive a full range
of services and care, compared to those in for-profit programs.

We work together: innovating, advocating, and collaborating. We learn from
each other, share best practices, and help each Other improve care. We
are a crucial safety net for the most vulnerable patients in our communities.

Kaweah Delta Hospice is a not-for-profit hospice that has been providing
end of life services in Tulare County and Kings County for over 35 years.

We serve both adult and pediatric patients and we are partners in the We
Honor Veterans program.

Our team of physicians and registered nurses (RNs) are available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, to provide expert management of pain and other symptoms.

Physicians, RNs, social workers, spiritual counselors and other members
of our team support and honor the patient and family goals of care.

Mission Statement

The mission of Kaweah Delta Hospice is to provide physical, emotional,
social, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients, as well as their
families and loved ones, while assisting patients and families to live
with dignity and comfort as they cope with end of life issues.

Volunteer with Hospice

If you are interested in volunteering with Kaweah Delta Hospice, please click
HERE to download an application at return it to the address listed above. If
you have any questions, please call (559) 733-0642.

Additional Resources:

Kaweah Delta Hospice

What is Hospice Care?

Hospice is not a place. It is a philosophy of care that recognizes dying
is not just a medical event, but a personal one as well. The focus is
on maintaining quality of life when curative measures are no longer viable.
Hospice is considered the model for quality compassionate care for people
facing a life-limiting illness.

Hospice will help you and your family make choices about end-of-life issues
and enable you to have greater control over these choices.

Pain and symptom management will allow you to live as fully and comfortably
as possible.

Hospice emphasizes quality, rather than length of life. Hospice neither
hastens nor postpones death. It affirms life and regards dying as a normal process.

Who is on the Hospice Team?

Your Physician

Coordinates care with the hospice team
May refer to the hospice medical director for medical management

Hospice Medical Director

Assists other team members in coordinating the plan of care
Consults with your physician on medical treatment issues
May act as your primary physician when needed
Makes home visits

Nurse Practitioner

Assists other team members in coordinating the plan of care
Consults with your physician on medical treatment issues
Makes home visits

Registered Nurse

Provides ongoing assessments, direct care, education and support to the
patient and family
Develops and implements the plan of care
Ensures pain and other symptoms are managed

Social Worker

Helps you and your caregiver identify and discuss concerns related to your illness
Provides counseling an emotional support as requested
Identifies and investigates available community resources to meet your needs

Provides or coordinates bereavement counseling and support to family members

Where is Hospice Care Provided?

Hospice care is provided in a patient’s home or wherever a patient
calls “home” such skilled nursing facilities, residential
care facilities and assisted living centers. Hospice understands that
being able to remain in one’s familiar surroundings helps patients
and their families/caregivers maintain their freedom and independence
and protects against loneliness and isolation.
Who Pays for Hospice Care?

What Should I do?

Please call us...sooner, rather than later. Calling is not a commitment,
but an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of Kaweah Delta Hospice
and how we may be able to help you or your loved one. We can provide information
over the phone and/or come to your home to provide an assessment and answer
your questions.

Contact Information:

Kaweah Delta Hospice

623 W. Willow St.

Visalia, CA 93291

(559) 733-0642

We Honor Veterans

Kaweah Delta Hospice is Recognized as a We Honor Veterans Level Two Partner

To help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions
made by these men and women, Kaweah Delta Hospice has become a national
partner of We Honor Veterans. As a partner, Kaweah Delta Hospice is committed
to honoring Veterans at the end of life and ensuring Veterans have access
to quality end-of-life care.

Helpful Websites

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization www.nhpco.org

Coalition for Compassionate Care coalitionccc.org

Forms

A form to give specific direction to physicians, family and caregivers
about medical care preferences when one cannot speak for him or herself.